Pueblo County, Colorado Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing programs support 1,494 income based apartments in Pueblo County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 1,233 affordable apartments in Pueblo County that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Pueblo County, Colorado
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Pueblo County. Go to the Colorado Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Pueblo County.
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Affordable Housing In Pueblo County
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| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | Affordable Housing programs support 42 apartment communities in Pueblo. |
| Pueblo West, CO | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in Pueblo West. |
Pueblo County, Colorado Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Pueblo County, Colorado
Pueblo County features 1,494 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Pueblo County, Colorado
There are 1,233 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Pueblo County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Pueblo County, Colorado
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Pueblo County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Pueblo County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Pueblo County, Colorado for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,012 and $1,236.
2023 Pueblo County, Colorado Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo County, Colorado Fair Market Rent | $815 | $854 | $1,124 | $1,471 | $1,674 |
| Pueblo County, Colorado Payment Standard Range | $734 to $897 | $769 to $939 | $1,012 to $1,236 | $1,324 to $1,618 | $1,507 to $1,841 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Pueblo County, CO Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 45 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,727 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,494 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 35.81% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.52 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Median Household Income | $41,286 ±$901 |
| Median Rent | $774 ±$19 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 53.53% ± 2.77pp |
| Total Population | 161,519 |
Population and Household Demographics
Pueblo County is a county in Colorado with a population of 161,519. There are 62,888 households in the county with an average household size of 2.49 persons. 35.81% of households in Pueblo County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Pueblo County
The median gross income for households in Pueblo County is $41,286 a year, or $3,441 a month. The median rent for the county is $774 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Pueblo County, a household making less than $2,580 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 53.53% of households who rent are overburdened in Pueblo County.
Area Median Income In Pueblo County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Pueblo County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $68,600
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Pueblo County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Pueblo County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Pueblo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,300 | $19,750 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Pueblo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,800 | $32,900 | $37,000 | $41,100 | $44,400 | $47,700 | $51,000 | $54,300 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Pueblo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,050 | $52,600 | $59,200 | $65,750 | $71,050 | $76,300 | $81,550 | $86,800 |
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